Bella
Die erste Hälfte des Buches beschreibt einfach nur Esthers Leben auf eine witzige Art und Weise. Der Teil liest sich schon sehr gut und ist auch spannend, aber der zweite Teil nahm mich emotional wirklich mit. Sylvia Plath beschreibt dort ihren Verfall in dir Depression und berichtet auch von ihren Selbstmordversuchen und ihrer Zeit im Asylum. Ihr Schreibstil bleibt aber weiterhin poetisch und witzig, obwohl der Gegenstand ihrer Erzählung eher makaber ist.
Insbesondere die Tatsache, dass dieser Roman so nah an Sylvia Plath‘s eigenen Erlebnissen liegt, bringt einen zum Nachdenken.
Whenever I read a Wheel of Time book, I think: wow, this is the best book so far!
It is no different with the fourth part. I feel like Robert Jordan wanted to create this elaborate fantasy world with deep characters and an intriguing magic and political system. And so far, he is doing a good job.
However, I feel like I have to have read all the books to be able to give a real rating for each single one as it all feels so connected and like one huge story. Concludingly, I would say the books are for people who are ready to commit to reading the whole series, but I don't think it is possible to read them as standalone books.
There were so many parts in this book that I enjoyed & loved, but also every Rand POV bored me to death and I had to skip some lines, because it is always the same whining about how he is NOT the Dragon Reborn and just wants to leave everything. I got it im the first part bro.
On the plus side, Nyaeneve and Egwene had so much standalone adventure in this book, that was actually thrilling, so I loved reading the second half of the book.
Just thought of the Horn of Valere, which is the greatest. Most mysterious Item in this Saga, teased in Book 1, main premise of book 2, and it finally being used took maybe 2 pages in this 700 pages book???
Overall, loved some POVs, hated others, loved some characters returning (like Min), so I am excited for how the story continues.
It is one of my favorite books, as it is a sapphic, real enemies to lovers story that is set in a magical world. I think the fantasy system is intriguing, but it is not very elaborate. The book feels very short, probably because it is mainly set in one place and has very few characters in it, but that makes up its charm.
for me personally some parts of the book where definitely 5-star material, like the plot twists that I didn't expect at all!!!
But there were also a lot of scenes that felt kind of boring to me?!
I also struggled with the language a bit as I am not a native English speaker so a lot of the Scottish words/phrases were completely new to me.
I still think it is a great book and I liked how I felt like I know Mungos world and all the side characters
4.5 ⭐️
This was surprisingly good!
I've read Ariadne quite some time ago but I didn't really like it (I'm not even sure if I finished it tbh).
So I wasn't going to pick this book up but me being weak when it comes to Greek mythology I did anyways and I DON‘T REGRET IT!
I liked the different perspectives describing the Trojan war as well as their personal lives.
I loved Cassandra and Clytemnestra (wasn't so fond of Elektra)
I even got chills when reading some parts of the book (how Agamemnon sacrificed something for fair wind)
Overall, I would definitely pick this up if you're into Greek mythology and into feminism (or either one of those)
I read a lot of queer romance books and I have to say, this one is perfect!
The characters are lovely, I enjoyed the story with its different side plots and the writing style is so easy to read while keeping you hooked.
I literally couldn't put this down and sat on my sofa for 5 hours reading this marvellous book.
Would love a part two to see where hani and ishu end up.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 stars
Honestly, I didn't expect much because the plot sounded just like a fun queer read but nothing more.
I guess I was wrong lol
I fell in love with astrid and how she explored her identity, I was surprised by some plottwists (in a romcom??), and I enjoyed the general setting in bright falls.
Also, it well pretty true to tone when it comes to queer sex which was surprising.
The only thing hindering me from giving 5 stars was the immense display of queer folk. Generally, I love how many different sexuality and gender identities were present in this book (literally all of her friends, her sister, the filming crew, even the baker staff). All that was a bit over the top for me tbh.
But still a great read with lovable characters and a feel-good atmosphere :)
